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M. Cherif Bassiouni

    December 19, 1937 – September 25, 2017

    Mahmoud Cherif Bassiouni was a distinguished expert in war crimes and international law. His work focused on the law of armed conflict, human rights, and international criminal justice. Bassiouni engaged with complex international cases, advocating for justice on a global scale. His extensive experience and dedication to law made him a pivotal figure in the field of international law.

    A Man of Many Flags
    • A Man of Many Flags

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      M Cherif Bassiouni was a towering figure in international law. He was personally connected to some of the most historically relevant moments of the past century: the Suez War; the Camp David Accords; the fall of Muammar el-Qaddafi in Libya and the establishment of the International Criminal Court. A true global citizen - raised in Egypt, educated in Europe and emigrated to the United States - his life cut across cultures and religions. This fascinating memoir gives an immediate and personal eye-witness account of the operation of international events during a tumultuous period.

      A Man of Many Flags